Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 200840122 - ELECTRIC SHOCK - DIRECT CONTACT WITH OVERHEAD LINE

Accident Summary Nr: 200840122 -- Report ID: 0524530 -- Event Date: 08/05/1996
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
300603297	10/17/1996	3799	0	Prestige Trailers Inc.

Abstract: An employee drove a scissors lift truck out an overhead door. He parked the vehicle and raised himself on its platform 5.5 meters above the ground to access the roof of a building so that he could close several roof vents. He and the metal frame of the lift simultaneously contacted a 7200-volt overhead power line and the metal part of the roof edge. He received an electric shock and was severely burned on his head, arms, and hands. He was hospitalized for his injuries.

Keywords: BURN, OVERHEAD POWER LINE, ELECTRICAL, E GI IA, ELECTRIC SHOCK, AERIAL LIFT

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	300603297			Hospitalized injury	Electric Shock	Occupation not reported

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